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REYNOLDS HISTORICAL GENEALOGY COLLECTION
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BOWEN'S
BOSTON NEWS-LETTER,
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CITY RECORD.
VOL. I.,
FROM JANUARY TO JULY, 1826.
JEROME V. C. SMITH, M. D. EDITOR,
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ADVERTISEMENT.
Believing that a division of this work into two volumes, in a year, instead of one, would be more convenient for the subscribers, the publisher has thus far ventured to vary from his original prospectus, which he hopes will be satisfactory to his patrons.
Two volumes, comprizing 416 pages each, with an Index,* will be presented in a year, containing a valuable collection of historical facts, relating to the City of Boston, interspersed with topographical observations and notices of adjacent towns, and some compendious accounts of distin- guished individuals in this and other places. Besides arti- cles of the foregoing character, which make up the greater proportion of the volume, an abstract of the circulating news, in a condensed form, will be found in its pages. Thus, a work of reference is presented, which will be use- ful to every family which has a local interest in the history of Boston, and to the lovers of general historical miscel- lany.
Boston, June 17, 1826.
PUBLIC LIBRARY
* We are indebted to a friend for the Index to this volume, who will please to accept our thanks for his politeness on this occasion.
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THE CITY RECORD,
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Vol. I. NOVEMBER 5, 1825.
No. 1.
$3 pr. ann.]
" TO OBSERVE AND PRESERVE."
[IN ADVANCE.
PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY, BY ABEL BOWEN, NO. 2, CONGRESS-SQUARE.
PROPOSALS by ABEL BOWEN, No. 2, CONGRESS-SQUARE, FOR PUBLISHING RED CITY RECORD, and BOSTON NEWS-LETTER.
Notwithstanding the multitude of publications which traverse every section of the United States, the heralds of daily intelligence, there is not one which has for its object a course precisely like that which is here submitted to the public. Our motto is, Observe and Preserve, and in doing this, it will be the ambition of the publisher and editor of the City Record, to draw from the mouldering archives of our forefathers the reminiscences of former times, and systematize those important local events, which will serve the future historian. The first newspaper ever issued in North America was the "Boston News- Letter," which continued for seventy-two years to be a faithful record of passing events. We have revi- ved the name, and hope to emulate the reputation of " such an honest chronicler.'
The City Record and Boston News-Letter will en- brace a particular account of whatever occurs in Boston and its vicinity, of an interesting character, which may be of consequence to the present or fu- ture generations, embracing a minute detail of what- ever is acted upon in the City Council, with a duc, regard to speeches and debates ; reports of trials before the Police and Municipal courts, the laws, ordinances, &c. ; with obituary notices of distin- guished individuals.
There will also be a systematic chronicle of the most remarkable events in America and other parts of the known world,-accompanied with observations on the prospects of this and other great commercial cities.
A distinct historical department is one of the prime considerations with the publisher, with strict refer- ence to a collection of facts, which shall further elu- cidate the history of this City, and bring down to pos- terity a knowledge of those men who have contrib- uted to its importance.
A portion of the Record will be exclusively set apart for such advertisements as require to be kept in existence ; such as letters of administration, orders of courts ; copy rights ;- notices of removals ; new establishments of business ; formation and dissolu. tion of partnerships ; sales of real estates, &c. &c.
In order to render it a volume of value, as a book of reference, a complete index will be given at the close of the year. Thus is given a general sketch of what we shall undertake, and what we hope, by the patronage of a liberal minded public, to accom- plish.
CONDITIONS.
The RECORD will be printed, with new type and on good paper, in an octavo form, of 15 pages each number ; forming a convenient volume for binding at the close of a year.
It will be published once a week and issued on Saturdays, at three dollars per annum .- By city sub- scribers, $1 will be payable on the delivery of the 2d number, and the remainder at the close of the half year ;- all others in advance.
It is contemplated to commence this work on, or before the 7th of January next ; and those who are disposed to encourage the undertaking, are respect- fully solicited to give in their names,to the publisher at No. 2, Congress-Square, or to Messrs. Munroe & Francis, No. 123, Washington-Street.
Boston, Aug. 25, 1925.
This number is presented to the public as a speci- men of the work proposed ; and in order to ascer- tain what further support may be offered, its regu- lar appearance will be delayed for a few weeks.
It will be perceived that the two outside leaves have not been paged ; these are intended, at the close of a volume, to be separated from the twelve inside pages, and be discarded or bouad sep. arate. On these four pages, miscellaneous and other articles, of no importance to have preserved as mat- ter of reference, will be inserted; also, the advertise- ments after appearing once within the twelve inside pages, Nov. 5.
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IF it is important that the common concerns of the week be circulated ex- tensively, it is no less important to have such as are of a local value safely upon record, that those who may suc- ceed the present generation may trace their country's history-their birth- place, and all those interesting chan- ges which are incident to a city, on something more convenient and dura- ble than the cumbersome folio pages of a common newspaper.
The object of this paper is to em- brace a peculiar kind of intelligence, which, although never completely ne- neglected, is rarely thought of that in- intrinsic worth which length of time never fails giving. Topography would seem to be a limited sphere, but while we mark the grandeur of our city, we shall never be unmindful of those in other climes, nor forget to direct the mind to the contemplation of the proud march and rising dignity of the United States among the nations of the globe.
Of politics, we honestly confess we have never passed the portals of a school designed to instruct mén in its mazes. The ultimate decision of a political struggle between contending parties must find a place on our pa- ges ; but schemes and plans, and all those minor operations in the world of rivalry, we leave to the management of those who have learned the art and mystery. Our attention will be par- ticularly devoted to recording histori cal facts and observations of a general and local character, which are calcu- lated to perpetuate the remembrance of those principles and acts that have contributed so largely to the prosperi- ty and happiness of Boston, in its in- fancy and in maturer age. We desire not to have it understood, that any thing will be neglected in general lite- rature, which can promote a love of reading, and a love for that which " hath a value."
Believing our resources and pros- pects are such as will warrant us in commencing this publication, we hope to proceed in a manner that will meet the approbation of our fellow citizens, and obtain for us a patronage that will ensure its continuance.
The publisher of this paper, being also engaged in the Graphic Art, in- tends, in proportion to the patronage hereafter bestowed, to have it occa- sionally accompanied with engravings, which cannot fail of giving additional value to the publication.
NEWSPAPERS.
After labouring through the mass of newspapers, which the mails of yesterday brought us until we were faint to cry out, with Bully Bottom in the Mid-summer Night's Dream -" I have an exposition of sleep come upon me ;" after opening their musty folds, in many of which the attraction of cohesion was very manifest, moping over their dingy columns, in the hope of dislocating some ingenious theory or some in- teresting fact, which we could ac- cept in payment for our long re- search, and pass current to our readers ; we have been compelled to close our vain toil, and desist from a labour which we have found no less tedious than unprofitable. We may perchance, have a touch of fastidiousness in our composi- tion. We have no relish for horrid murders : no desire to propagate scandalum magnatum ; no inclina- tion to give wings to scandal of any character : we delight not in hold- ing up to our readers the dark side of human nature ; fraud and pecu- lation, theft and adultery, violences and villanies of every species, we wish to consign secretly to the pun- ishment they merit ; and herein we find our taste varies from that
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of a vast body of our contempora- ries ; who seem to think that the attractions of a newspaper are only to be found in these frail and foul exhibitions of human imperfection. This is a depraved taste, and its consequences are less limited than, at first, we were inclined to believe. Within the circle of its publication, there is no production of the press so eagerly sought after as the news- paper. It passes from sire to son, from mother to daughter, from neighbour to neighbour; it is con- ned over again and again, every paragraph is digested, every adver- tisement is read ; the post office, the tavern or the store, is the scene where knots of politicians who have received their cue from its columns, assemble to discuss, compare and decide upon its information. It is either the trumpet of fame, or the knell of death, to the characters which it pourtrays. Indignation or joy, frowns or smiles, execration or praise, are the tribute which it extorts from its readers. The blacksmith's fire goes out and so does the village school; and the farmer and his sons leave their fields and their ploughs, to hear what new wonders have agitated the world which lies beyond their ken. It cannot be denied that the influence of the newspaper, there- fore, is extensively felt ; and that wherever it has an established rep- utation, it also has no inconsidera- ble agency in forming the tastes of the society with which it mingles.
We shall be excused, after these premises, for the assertion, that he who undertakes the editorship of a newspaper, assumes an office of responsibility, as well as labour. He is the organ of information to a certain section of society ; and the facts which he communicates, must
from him receive their tone and complexion. He who eagerly catches up every rumor of crime, and delights to show his industry by the number of murders and robbe- ries which he can string together in his columns, may be industrious in his way ; but we think there is but little judgment in his industry. In a single publication of this kind, he does more harm to the charac- ter of his country and the morals of his readers than a judicious edi- tor might be able to correct in fifty publications. The industry of an Editor may be beneficially employ- ed in collecting information relative to the section of country in which his establishment is fixed. He may exert himself in picking up statistical and geographical facts : information respecting any pecu- liarities of the country, natural or otherwise : historical circumstances which throw light on its early settle- ment and settlers ; the state of ag- riculture ; conditions of crops, roads, &c .; situation of markets ; course of streams ; produce of mountains ; character of forests ; habits and customs of inhabitants, and variations of temperature. If Editors were more generally to communicate facts of this descrip- tion, instead of retailing all the sickly details of misery which they can pick up, their papers would be eagerly and more extensively sought after and more generally quoted. They might also be put on file with much utility, as they would be found valuable references for the historian and the tourist. The emigrant would easily collect information of the condition and character of any part of the Union in which he might desire to estab- lish himself. Newspapers, amongst us, would thus generally acquire. a
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higher reputation ; and their con- ductors would be entitled to a more elevated station in society-they would be regarded as the source of useful knowledge, and, in some measure, the conservators of the public taste .- Nat. Journal.
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NEWSPAPERS IN OCTAVO.
I wish to query with the scienti- fic class, if newspapers in octavo would not be more convenient and profitable than in folio ?
The most interesting information in a free government is now con- signed to the lighting of cigars, wrapping up packages, lining sun bonnets, and other uses.
A valuable library might soon be formed from newspapers if they were printed in octavo ; they might be bound at a trifling expense and placed in a book case. Two pa- pers a week would make a volume of 832 pages half yearly : some person in the family might always have a needle and thread ready to stitch the folds the moment they were dry after coming to hand .- This same person might also have pen, ink and paper ready for mak- ing an index of those objects most worthy of notice. This index might be transcribed on spare leaves at the close of the volume, which leaves the binder would place there if required.
Printers may object on account of its being more chiffcult to make up a paper, and the strict econo- mist may say, ' We lose about two thirds of a column by the octavo folds.' But remember the old proverb, 'Where there are two evils, choose the least.' Will it not be better to give a general diffusion of knowledge to the rising youth, than to pertinaciously persist in
traditional forms which are errone- ous .- Allb. D. Adv.
CITY RECORD.
In.Common Council, Oct. 24.
A joint committee made a report on the subject of the Neck Lands, with a plan thereof exhibiting squares laid out on streets 50 feet wide, and having a passage.running through each of them 20 feet wide, for the accom- modation of purchasers of lots in said squares .- Read and accepted.
It appears by this plan that the City are proprictors of upwards of one hun- dred acres of valuable land on the two sides of the Neck.
A communication from the Mayor on the subject of erecting the new En- gine-house on Pemberton's Hill, which was ordered at a former meeting, was read and committed ; and the com- mittee was instructed to inquire into the expediency of selling the right of building over the engine-house.
The committee on Thomas Lamb's petition to close the passage from State-street to Doane-street, reported that it is inexpedient to grant the pray- er of said petition.
Mr. Richardson and Mr. Hallet, members of the committee, explained that the opposition of Messrs. Boott, Adams and others to the closing of said passageway, was the reason of their reporting against the petition.
After some discussion, the report was referred to a special committee, with instructions, &c.
The application of Timothy Fuller to purchase a lot of land, at the south part of the City, was read and referred to a joint committee.
It was understood that the lot in question was one that had been pur- chased for a school-house, in Ward No. 11, but afterwards abandoned for a lot better situated, near Bridge-street
An application by Isaac Davenport and Zadock French, for leave to close up a passage way from Hamilton-street to Broad-street, was read and referred to a joint committee.
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The committee of Finance made a long and detailed report on the state of the Treasury, in the close of which they express a decided opinion, that, · in the present state of the finances, the sum of $3400 ought not to be appro- priated for the purpose of building an Engine-house, Watch-house, and Ward Room in No. 11, and that no more than $2000 ought to be added to the appropriation for the repairs and wi- dening of streets, which sum they re- commend to be taken from the appro- priation for raising the Eliot School- house .- Read and accepted, and an order making the appropriation of $2000 for the above purpose was read twice and passed.
The committee on the subject of taking a Census of the City, reported in favour of causing the same to be taken, and recommended an appropri- ation of $500 for the purpose.
Mr. Savage was opposed to making any new appropriation, and Mr. Cur- tis offered an amendment, providing that the money should be taken from the appropriation for incidental ex. penses, which was accepted, and the order passed.
Adjourned to Monday, Nov. 7.
Board of Aldermen, Oct. 21.
Communication relative to widening Purchase strect opposite to the new Church-Petition of S. P. Miles, rel- ative to repairs of the street in front of the English High School-Petition of E. Marsh, praying that the City would assist in the defence of an action brought against him by the Boston and Roxbury Mill Corporation, for an al- leged trespass on the receiving basin of said Corporation-Petition of John Bishop, Jr. for compensation for land taken to widen Salem and Hull streets -were severally read and committed.
The Mayor reported that it was in- expedient to light a lamp at South Bos- ton petitioned for by J. Venables. Read and accepted.
A committee was appointed to pur- chase a piece of land in Milk street, agreeably to the application of Messrs. Pratt and Hill.
The Board concurred with the Com- mon Council in a vote directing the Census of the city to be taken.
Communication from the Directors of the House of Industry, stating that the present house at South Boston con- tains about as many as can be conven- iently accommodated, and admits not space sufficient for classification of the poor, and praying that the upper rooms in the new house adjacent, may be occupied the ensuing winter-was read, and the prayer thereof granted.
Voted to employ Messrs. Sawin and Dyar to keep in repair the City Clocks, (six in number) and pay them 150 dollars per annum for that service.
The Board voted not to proceed any further with the improvements On Pemberton's Hill until next April.
An order of notice was passed on a petition for an alteration of the name of Salutation Alley, to Rhoades or Greenwood street.
PRIMARY SCHOOLS.
From the report of the Standing Committee of the Board of Primary Schools, in the city, it appears that the whole number of Schools at pres- ent under the care of the Board, is 50; containing an aggregate of 2716 scholars. The excellence of the school system now in operation, continues to be more and more apparent.
ENGLISH HIGH SCHOOL
The catalogue of the English High School, Pinckney street, contains the names of 142 pupils, arranged in clas- ses, according to their merits.
HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS.
Public notice is given that, on Tues- day, 15th November next, the school committee will meet for the appoint- ment of a Master for the High School for Girls, about to be established in this city. Applications for this ap- pointment will be received by the Rev. Mr. Pierpont, Secretary to the com- mittee.
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adapt it to the location, and to the refractory material, of which it was to be built. The form of the Por- tico belongs to the first class of Temples which is described by Vitruvius, and is denominated the Temple of Antis. The Columns are of the Grecian Doric, 4 feet in diameter, and 24 feet high, the shaft being of a single piece.
In the front part of the building, on the first floor, there is an entry, and two rooms, for the president and cashier ; and in the second story over them, a large room for the accommodation of the directors. The centre of the building is occu- pied for the Banking room, which is a rotundo, 36 feet in diameter, and 44 feet high to the top of the curb stone.
The rear of the building contains the vaults, which open into the Banking room, and also a number of rooms which are to serve for the various purposes of the Bank. The building is warmed by an air stove of the Wakefield kind, which
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is set in the cellar. The construc- tion of the whole is of the most solid kind. The first floor and principal room are vaulted in with bricks, and the dress is intended to be of a severe and masculine char- acter becoming a National Edifice of a young Republic.
The first outline was made for the situation which is occupied by the old State-house, and was inten- ded to be an imitation of the purest example of the Grecian Doric Or- der, with two porticos ; but the scite which was finally obtained re- quired a different arrangement. One of the Porticos was dispensed with, and Antae at the angles intro- duced, according to the primitive form of the Grecian Temple. The shafts of the columns are frustums of cones, the sides being right lines, which being the most severe and simple form, seemed the best adap- ted to the occasion. The frustum of a conoid or swelled column is more ornamental, and is better adapted to light and airy buildings.
It has been generally understood, that the sides of all the Grecian examples, excepting two or three, were right lines ; as they are so drawn, in what are considered stan- dard works ; but a late writer has asserted that they were otherwise -that they were all swelled on the sides. As it has not been particu- larly noticed by many other travel- lers, it seems probable that the wri- ter had made a mistake, or that the swell was imperceptible without a close examination. Had the col- umns of the Parthenon been of the form of butts set on end,it could not haveescaped the attention of Stuart and a hundred other artists, who have visited those ruins ; and if the shafts had beenintended for straight lines, they would have varied more
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